Team Human Jeremy Lent "The Patterning Instinct"
Apr 11, 2018
Join Jeremy Lent, author of The Patterning Instinct, as he uncovers how cultures have historically imprinted meaning onto the cosmos. He discusses the unique thought processes of indigenous and traditional societies versus modern tech-centric thinking. Lent critiques democracy's current state and the education system's shift from critical thinking to job training. Explore how human instincts influenced agriculture and the need for compassionate decision-making. The conversation ultimately champions a holistic understanding of our interconnectedness with nature and each other.
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Democracy Needs Human Resilience
- Democracy failing isn't due to democracy itself but the manipulation of media and misinformation.
- Relying on technology alone to solve political ignorance undermines public agency and resilience.
Education Should Foster True Intelligence
- Education today prepares people for jobs, not for smart citizenship or resilience.
- More algorithms to filter truth may worsen dependency and worsen democratic problems.
Build Cultural Immune Response
- Build people's cultural immune system against misinformation and hate.
- Strengthen human capability to judge intelligence rather than shielding with technology.
